The ITC editors have selected ten of the most interesting phone models in various categories. Cheap options for focused people, image models for fashion lovers and top flagships for connoisseurs of high technology. We collected the best of the best. Let’s start the rating with affordable, but popular and successful phones.
The best push-button phone
Nokia 8210 4G has become a transformation of an immortal classic. The almost unchanged design compared to the original 8210 will always remind the owner of the early 2000s. Support for two SIM cards, excellent autonomy, work in 4G networks and aesthetic appearance. Nokia 8210 4G is one of the best options for push button phone lovers.
The best budget smartphone
AMOLED screen in a cheap smartphone – is it even possible? Motorola G31 offers the best possible configuration for its own money. Good autonomy, clean Android, great display, good cameras, good speed. And all this for about 130 dollars. Motorola G31 rightfully gets the title of the best budget smartphone of 2022.
The best middle class
The balanced middle-class Samsung Galaxy A53 5G confidently breaks into our rating. It has everything that the vast majority of users need. The model was “stuffed” with chips characteristic of modern gadgets. The A53 has moisture protection, excellent cameras with AI, good autonomy and a luxurious Super AMOLED screen. Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is an exemplary representative of the middle class.
The best gaming smartphone
An inexpensive and productive phone with a 120 Hz screen. It is perfect for mobile video game lovers. Xiaomi Redmi K40 Pro is equipped with a Snapdragon 888 processor. It is only 5% (and sometimes less) inferior to flagships with SD 8 Gen 1, but the cost of the smartphone differs by up to two times. For a gamer, this is what is needed.
Let this model save on many usual things (camera, battery, body quality), but this will not affect gaming performance in any way. It makes no sense to buy phones for 30-40 thousand for games, because the K40 Pro will overcome any toys in 60-120 FPS.
The best flexible smartphone
One of the most powerful Android smartphones with a unique design. A huge 7.6-inch foldable AMOLED screen, a good camera, top-quality filling, excellent multitasking and many other interesting features.
Galaxy Fold 4 has absorbed the best of the previous versions of flexible smartphones. Samsung has significantly improved the design, which was fragile in the first releases. Fold 4 is a strong, reliable and perfect smartphone for connoisseurs of unique devices.
The best Android smartphone
Clean system and top iron – Google Nexus/Pixel have always been exemplary representatives among Android devices. Google Pixel 7 Pro is a comprehensively developed premium class smartphone. Beautiful screen, good cameras, clean Android 13 OS, long software support. It deserves the title of the best Android phone of 2022.
The best iOS smartphone
The best because it is rational and profitable. After the release of the 14th version of the iPhone 13, the price dropped quite a bit. It is a smart choice for those who decide to move to the iOS ecosystem. The Apple iPhone 13 is significantly more productive and faster than any Android flagship and has a consistently high build quality.
It will remain relevant for a long time. Apple technology does not disappoint its owners. Among the available iPhone models, the “thirteen” is the best choice until the end of 2022.
The best image phone
The unique design of the Nothing Phone (1) (our review here) sets it apart from other smartphones. It is quite difficult to make an interesting look of a modern phone. But the designers succeeded. Good performance-to-price ratio and good looks give the Nothing Phone (1) a good chance to win the wallets and hearts of buyers. It rightfully acquires the title of image smartphone of 2022.
The best compact smartphone
Large “shovels” with screens of 6.8-7 inches cannot boast of practicality. Bulky smartphones are rarely convenient for everyday use. Therefore, the category of miniature phones is more relevant than ever before.
Apple iPhone 13 mini has tiny dimensions and performance unattainable by competitors. This is the most powerful mini smartphone with a pleasant design and a balanced tandem of hardware and software. But the most important thing is that it gives a pleasant experience of use.
The best smartphone of 2022
The sales leader flying off the shelves of stores in many countries of the world. Every year, the top models of the iPhone show little progress, but the “fourteenth” was distinguished by several features. Apple iPhone 14 Pro received the best camera with a 48 MP module, as well as a unique Dynamic Island cutout.
This is the most powerful smartphone of today, which is 50-80% superior to Android counterparts. In terms of the quality of night video shooting, no competitor stands next to it. The flagship is top-notch in everything, even if it is expensive. However, the high cost does not prevent him from getting it the title of the best smartphone of 2022.
Interesting materials on the topic:
Rating of the most autonomous smartphones in Ukraine – TOP 10 models of 2022
